BBC News | Greece Faces Cliffhanger Vote as General Strike Begins Businessweek Greece headed for a cliffhanger vote on austerity measures needed to keep the bailout on track as a 48-hour general strike began and European officials squabbled over the timing of a deal to unlock rescue funds. European Union Economic and Monetary ... Greece Strike: Thousands Protest Austerity Cuts, Reforms (VIDEO) Greece braced for 48-hour strike amid crucial debate Shares steady before US vote, euro slips on Greece |